DEAR SUN SPOTS: In August I sent an inquiry to Sun Spots regarding Rails Restaurant in Lewiston. It closed before I had a chance to redeem my gift certificate. It was suggested that I contact the Attorney General’s office. I did that but didn’t receive any service at all. I was told that it was […]
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Hours for Farmington satellite office of SeniorsPlus announced
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus announces office hours for its satellite office location at 218 Fairbanks Road in Farmington. Office hours for scheduled appointments will be every Wednesday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visitors will need to call 1-800-427-1241 to schedule an appointment. “Walk-in” hours will be held on the second Thursday of every month from 12:30 to […]
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Media were not kind when Bush was alive
Before George H.W. Bush fades from memory into the darkness of history books, one more point needs to be made. It is about the contrast between how most of the major media treated him when he was president and how they mostly (but not completely) did a turnaround during their coverage and commentary of his […]
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Local roundup: Toussaint, Red Eddies blank Bulldogs
AUBURN — Gavin Toussaint stopped all 13 shots he faced as Edward Little blanked Portland, 3-0, in Class A hockey action on Wednesday night. Ben Lane-Robichaud gave the Red Eddies the only goal they would need 1:24 into the game. Toussaint made several big stops, including one on a Bulldogs’ breakaway, over the remainder of […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band to present holiday show
LEWISTON — The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its 37th annual holiday concert on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. The free, 75-minute performance will begin at 7 p.m. The 54-member concert band is comprised of volunteer musicians from 16 central Maine communities, who […]
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Boys' basketball: Bobcats pounce on Raiders in 2nd quarter for first win
RICHMOND, ME – DECEMBER 12: Oak Hill High School’s Gabe Samson slides in for two under Richmond High School defenders during a basketball game on Wednesday December 12, 2018 in Richmond. (Staff photo by Andy Molloy/Staff Photographer) RICHMOND, ME – DECEMBER 12: Richmond High School’s Dakotah Gilpatric, left, and Ben Gardner block Oak Hill High […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Lewiston spoils Scarborough’s comeback chance in 2-0 win
Lewiston’s Madison Conley brings the puck down the ice as Scarborough’s Gwen Diaz and Kathleen Murphy skid out behind her during Wednesday night’s hockey game at the Colisee in Lewiston. (Sun Journal photo by Andree Kehn)Lewiston’s Sara Robert keeps control of the puck as Scarborough’s Evelyn Boardman chases behind her during Wednesday night’s hockey game […]
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‘Like an uprising:’ Christmas decorations getting serious at St. Mary’s Residences
LEWISTON — The tenants at St. Mary’s Residences on Campus Avenue had been decorating their rooms for Christmas at a leisurely pace. With Christmas still two weeks away, there was no particular hurry. Then the St. Mary’s administrators decided to make it a contest and that is when the garland began to fly. “We added […]
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Jared Golden would benefit from a helping hand from Bruce Poliquin, former congressman says
When U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin won his first congressional election in 2014, the Democrat he replaced said he met several times with his successor to ease his way and answer his questions. Former U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, who served from 2002 to 2014, said Wednesday that he talked about staffing, budgets and more with Poliquin […]
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Rangeley hires John Madigan as town manager
RANGELEY — Veteran Town Manager John Madigan Jr. of Rumford has been been given a two-year contract to lead the town, Assistant Town Manager Traci Pitt said Wednesday. Madigan was named interim town manager after Tim Pellerin left in May to become manager in Harrison. Madigan will average three days a week in the office, Pitt […]